Standards of Excellence

NAMI Standards of Excellence define the roles and responsibilities of NAMI, NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates, and expresses the necessary requirements for NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates to be chartered and affiliated with NAMI.

Affiliate Explanatory LetterLetter sent to NAMI Affiliate Organization leaders describing the need for the NAMI Standards of Excellence and affiliation process

Affiliation Agreement Document that NAMI will invite NAMI Affiliate Organizations to sign once the State Organization chartering process is complete and all required documents have been submitted and reviewed.

Requirements for AffiliationThese practices reflect the requirements for affiliation and are supported by principles of good governance and ethical practice that are elaborated upon in the NAMI Standards of Excellence

Tools and Resources

Affiliation Assessment WorksheetWorksheet adapted from the Affiliation Chart in the Standards of Excellence. Completing this tool will help you find your NAMI Affiliate on the spectrum and identify areas you will need to work on to move forward